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Successful MIL-P-25690 certification for stretched Plexiglas

Stretched sheets of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) from Röhm now satisfy the quality requirements of US standard MIL-P-25690 for the aviation industry.

2020-02-07 polymer industry

WEEE recycling and its problem: BLACK PLASTIC

Black plastic parts occur increasingly often in daily life and have therefore become a large challenge for recycling and separation technologies.

2019-04-30 recycling

LANXESS expands capacity for Macrolex dyes at Leverkusen

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will expand the capacity for Macrolex dyes at its Leverkusen site. With an investment volume of more than five million euros, the current production capacity is to be increased by 25 percent.

2018-02-22 additives

LED spotlights: saving energy and setting signs

TECTON strip light system from Zumtobel provides pleasant and energy-efficient lighting with its combination of LEDs and PLEXIGLAS.

2017-04-24 polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)

Evonik starts construction on the new stretching and polishing plant for PMMA

Evonik breaks ground for stretching and polishing plant for large-format PMMA aircraft materials.

2017-03-07 polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)

Evonik invests eight-figure sum in production plant for multi-layer PMMA films

Evonik begins construction of new production plant for multi-layer films in Weiterstadt.

2017-02-15 polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)

Evonik constructs plant for stretched acrylic sheets

Evonik to invest two-digit million euro amount in new stretching and polishing plant at its Weiterstadt (Germany) site.

2016-10-17 polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)

Evonik at K 2016

From October 19 to 26, the chemical company will present extraordinary solution approaches and creative ideas developed in close collaboration with customers.

2016-07-18 polymer industry

Evonik increases prices for PMMA products

Effective October 1 Evonik will increase prices for Plexiglas and Deglas by 6 percent.

2014-08-28 plastic prices

Evonik opens Plexiglas plant in South Africa

New plant will produce several thousand metric tons of semi-finished material per year for the African market.

2013-08-26 polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)

Plexiglas helps performing rescue missions

Helicopter glazing made from Evonik's Plexiglas guarantees clear visibility and maximum safety.

2013-08-07 polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)

Evonik establishes joint venture in South Africa for production of extruded PLEXIGLAS

On May 1 Evonik Industries established a joint venture, Evonik Acrylics Africa (EAA), with the South African plastics processor Ampaglas Plastics Group for extrusion of PLEXIGLAS sheet products.

2012-05-07 polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)